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Small Streams 9-24-16

September 24, 2016
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Small Streams

Observing USGS flow gauges reveals much information, even for streams not hosting such items. The big rain we had the last few days increased flows significantly according to readings on these gauges. So it is likely that a temporary flush happened on all these streams including those upstream of a reservoir (most of which are just beginning or soon to be impounding water). The increases are enough to bring about a temporary change in fly-fishing strategy by causing enough bank erosion that such as worms and immature burrowing insects are temporarily abundant food forms. So for the next few days, be sure to have such as San Juan worms, Suede Juan worms, and wooly buggers in that fly box.

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South Fork 9-20-16

September 20, 2016
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South Fork

Late in the day of September 13th flow out of Palisades dam was reduced to 5400 cfs. With the reservoir currently at 8% of usable capacity, more flow reductions are a given.  The current flow and promise of more reductions to come is great news for the wading angler as more of the river becomes safer for walk-in wade fishing.  That’s particularly true for the near future as a storm is forecast for the rest of this week meaning that prime time for enjoying the BWO and mahogany dun emergences is coming up. When moving from riffle to riffle, try fishing hoppers with a rubberleg and small beadhead dropper fished over gravel and to the banks. Streamer fishing has been improving with good success being reported on sparkle minnows and kreelex minnows. Nymphing has been productive as usual with small rubberlegs and bwo or pmd nymphs being the golden ticket. If you find yourself in a riffle with picky fish, try fishing a swung soft hackle to entice picky fish.

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Yellowstone Park 9-17-16

September 17, 2016
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Yellowstone Park

The south entrance is now open to traffic.  Start thinking about brown trout migrating to “The Channel” between Lewis & Shoshone lakes as well as to the Lewis Lake outlet. Shoreline fishing on Lewis Lake will also pick up, but be sure to wade with reliable, leak-proof waders with warm clothing beneath! Pitching big streamers will be the name of the game here for the rest of the season.

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Small Streams 9-17-16

September 17, 2016
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Small Streams

Flow out of Blackfoot River Dam was reduced yesterday resulting a drop at the Shelley gage from 128 cfs to 87 cfs. This flow is not good for hosting fish and means they will face a tough time this winter. Let’s hope for their sake there are no further flow reductions.

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South Fork 9-17-16

September 17, 2016
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South Fork

Flow out of Palisades Dam was reduced to about 7500 cfs Wednesday. That action took place in the midst of trout responding very well to BWOs and mahogany duns. Some unsettled weather appears to be coming into the area next week, so look for a repeat of fish working these two emergences. Also because Palisades Reservoir is down to 10% of capacity, look for further flow reductions coming up soon.

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Henry’s Fork 9-13-16

September 13, 2016
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Henry's Fork

Flow out of Island Park Dam is down to around 400 cfs. With such a low flow, streamer patterns are the best way to encounter the larger fish in Box Canyon. Concentrate your efforts on deeper holes and runs where there is the best overhead cover for the big guys.  Until we have a killing frost, look for the hopper fishing to hold up on other parts of the river. With the current unstable and cooling weather, BWOs and mahogany duns will become the principle mayfly species available to trout along much of the river.

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Still Waters 9-13-16

September 13, 2016
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Still Water

Daniels Reservoir currently remains the best location for action. Midge pupa at the taking depth and underneath an indicator as well as damsel fly nymph patterns fished the same way or slowly stripped seem to work best.  The same approaches plus presenting small leech patterns is bringing action on Springfield Reservoir. Chesterfield and twenty-Four Mile Reservoirs have been slow fishing all season.  Because of introduced bass, plans are taking shape to poison Hawkins Reservoir to return it to a trout fishery for which it is best suited.

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Small Streams 9-13-16

September 13, 2016
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Small Streams

Look for terrestrial insect patterns to be important flies for action on most any small stream until a killing frost comes along. Another consideration is that with shortening days and cooler weather, and absence of AM trico activity, afternoons will be the best time to find action.  Also consider that with the uncertainties of a good snowfall this coming winter any tail water fishery (portions of Big Lost, Blackfoot, and Portneuf Rivers) will have low flows for the remainder of the season because of actions to fill depleted reservoirs.

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South Fork 9-13-16

September 13, 2016
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South Fork

The cloudy and stormy weather predicted for much of this week is bringing on BWO and mahogany dun activity on the river. Look for afternoons to offer the best chance for action, and don’t overlook pitching a streamer when cloudy or stormy conditions prevail.

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